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Fine African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art
12 Feb 2010, 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco |
Fine Books and Manuscripts
14 Feb 2010, Los Angeles and San Francisco |
Fine Writing Instruments Featuring the Renaud Montblanc Collection
15 Feb 2010, 7601 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles |
The Dog Sale
16 Feb 2010, 580 Madison Avenue, New York |
SoMa Estate Auction
21 Feb 2010, 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco |
Sunset Estate Auction
28 Feb 2010, 7601 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles |
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Bonhams Podcasts
Enter the exciting world of art and antiques with Bonhams podcasts, giving you a behind-the-scenes view of our forthcoming auctions and events. Hear our specialists reveal the secrets behind unique collections of paintings, motor cars, books, porcelain, contemporary art, ceramics, jewellery and more.
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Current Episodes
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Life on the Golden Road with the Grateful Dead
The Ram Rod Shurtliff Collection
Margaret Barrett
8 May 2007
Bonhams & Butterfields, San Francisco
Ram Rod, born Lawrence Shurtliff (1945-2006), began an association with the Grateful Dead in 1967. He worked with the psychedelic era's most beloved music makers for more than 30 years – as a truck driver, an equipment manager, and ultimately as an executive within the band’s corporate structure.
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The Dog Sale
Alan Fausel
13 February 2007
Bonhams, New York
Bonhams New York is pleased to announce the February 13, 2007 sale of dog-themed paintings, décor and memorabilia, marking its 25th anniversary of sales within this collecting category.
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Exploration, Travel & Topographical Pictures
Giles Peppiatt
13 December
Bonhams, New Bond Street
Three fascinating artists - Charles Frederick Goldie, Fausto Zonaro and Gerard Sekoto - and their works are vividly bought to life by Giles Peppiatt, Bonhams' specialist and Director.
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Works by Andrew Grima
Matthew Girling
7 December
Bonhams, New Bond Street
Pioneer designer Andrew Grima revolutionised the jewellery we wear today. In this episode, Head of Bonhams Jewellery Department Matthew Girling illuminates Grima's contribution to the glittering world of high fashion jewellery.
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The Private World of Truman Capote
9 November
Bonhams New York
The Truman Capote collection consists of hundreds of items providing a unique and fascinating insight into the life and character of the man.
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©1967 The Richard Avedon Foundation
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Bonhams and Butterfields Steve McQueen Sale
11 November
Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
Bonhams and Butterfields is honored to be appointed by Barbara McQueen Brunsvold to present hundreds of personal effects belonging to the utterly charismatic, much-loved - and much-missed - 20th Century icon Steve McQueen.
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©John Dominis. Time & Life Pictures. Getty Images
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Fine Asian Art
Colin Sheaf
6 November
Bonhams, New Bond Street
Drawing on years of experience, Colin Sheaf delves into the Asian Art market, illustrated by the exquisite ceramics, jade and sculpture from China, Japan and South East Asia on offer in this auction.
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Fine Musical Instruments
Philip Scott
6 November
Bonhams, New Bond Street
Join us in a musical journey as Philip Scott, in his 22nd year as head of Bonhams Musical Instruments department, explores the history and sounds of rare violins, spinets and guitars.
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The Silverman Museum Collection
Jim Haas
4 December 2006
Bonhams and Butterfields, San Francisco
A unique collection of Native American art including rare and historic textiles, pottery, wood and stone carvings, is revealed in intricate detail by Jim Haas, Director of Bonhams and Butterfields Native American, Pre-Columbian and Tribal Art Department. The collection has been built over many years by adventurer and prolific collector Jack Silverman.
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The Ward Collection of Musical Snuff and Singing Bird Boxes, Pocket Watches and Movements
Jon Baddeley
20 September 2006
Knightsbridge, London
Specialist and Auctioneer Jon Baddeley brings you closer to the highlight of this collection - a diverse array of exquisite snuff boxes and musical bird boxes, from the collection of Peter Ward. Mr Ward's passion for making and repairing scientific instruments drove him to maintain the collection in perfect working order, so that upon winding the box today, the tiny birds within sing as they must have since the 19th century.
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A Dan mask, Ivory Coast height 9 1/2in
Fine African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art - 12 Feb 2010 - 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco
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